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1235 Bush St

Downtown, SF 94109 0279021 24 units · 4 fl · 1926

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Downtown
Above average
avg 6.9
18
FewerMore

This building has 18 novs (7y), above the Downtown average of 6.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1235 Bush St rent-controlled?

San Francisco's Rent Ordinance caps rent increases and provides eviction protection for most residential units built before 1979 with 2+ units. Here's how this building scores.

Built before 1979
Built 1926
2 or more units
24 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RC4
Likely rent-controlled. Building age and unit count suggest this property falls under San Francisco's Rent Ordinance.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1926
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units24
Floors4
Year built1926
Total area12,968 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0279021
Ownership

Registered owner per SF Assessor-Recorder (secured roll).

Mailing address
Tsang Sheila H C Partner 797 Bush St Apt 509 San Francisco CA 94108
Last sale
052815

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

The 24-unit apartment building at 1235 Bush Street, built in 1926 and currently owned by 1235 Bush Street LP, has experienced numerous maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most pressing are ongoing fire safety concerns, including an active violation from December 2023 related to sleeping area requirements, and historical violations for extinguishers, sprinkler systems, and alarm systems. Residents have reported significant safety concerns about a locked rear fire exit, with a recent complaint in August 2024 noting the door was locked from the inside and marked "not an exit," despite previous enforcement actions. The building has a documented history of elevator problems, with complaints about an non-functioning elevator dating back to 2017. Multiple violation notices have been issued regarding security systems, including persistent callbox malfunction from 2015 onwards, security door issues, and problems with the garage security.

The property has undergone several maintenance and compliance projects over the past decade, including multiple window replacements in 2014-2016 to address violations, and the legalization of previously illegal units and bathroom facilities in 2014. There have been recurring issues with plumbing, including a concerning incident in August 2021 involving sewage overflow, though more recent plumbing-related violations have not been documented. Recent complaints have also highlighted general maintenance issues, including water intrusion and mold concerns in 2024, and problems with building access and security systems. The building's record shows consistent enforcement actions and violation notices, suggesting ongoing challenges with property maintenance and resident safety compliance, though many historical violations have been marked as abated.

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Risk rating

How 1235 Bush St's risk score is calculated

We trained a model on 7 years of SF DBI inspection data — notice of violation filings, complaint history, and owner track records. It estimates the probability that DBI inspectors will issue a Notice of Violation at this address in the next 12 months. Lower % = safer.

What the score means for you

Grade A–B — Low risk

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Grade C — Moderate risk

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Grade D–F — High risk

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
25th percentile

Out of 448 buildings in this neighborhood, 336 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
9%
No DBI
violation
91%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

The three data points that most influenced this building's risk rating — ranked by the weight the model placed on each one.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

Notices of Violation (past 7 years)

DBI issued Notices of Violation at this address over the last 7 years — a direct record of code enforcement activity.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 7.0%
Moderate concern 33.9%
Severe concern 59.2%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months at each severity level. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

1235 Bush St event timeline

Violations, complaints, fire incidents, permits, and buyouts — most recent records in order.

2026
Planning Record Jul 24
Request for zoning verification letter
Closed - Issued
Fire ComplaintMar 25
Blocked Exits

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